McMaster is committed to fostering living, learning, and working environments free of sexual violence
Our services are available to all members of the McMaster community, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, staff, faculty, medical residents, volunteers, visitors and visiting professors, and institutional administrators and officials representing McMaster University.
Empathic, non-judgemental, and culturally relevant response and support; information on reporting options and complaint intake if appropriate
A range of topics designed and delivered to diverse audiences of students, faculty, and staff, using intersectional anti-oppressive approaches.
Information and guidance for any community member on the policy, procedures, programs, and referral to campus and community services and resources
If you’ve been sexually assaulted within the last 12 days, whether or not you choose to make a university complaint and/or police report, we encourage you to consider reaching out to the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (SA/DV) Care Centre. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner will provide information on medical assistance options available to you for your immediate physical and mental health needs.
Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre emergency department
Hamilton General Hospital emergency department
McMaster Children’s Hospital emergency department
The SA/DV does not report assault cases to the police but can provide support if you wish to make a report. All genders can access the following services, as required:
Know who to contact to get support if you have experienced sexual violence
Read the McMaster University Sexual Violence Policy
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (SVPR) Task Force has been established in accordance with McMaster’s Sexual Violence Policy to support the mandate of the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office.
Book a participatory workshop or train your team about sexual violence
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